Nutrition Assistant I

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Assistant (Barista) to support in-house food service for patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and help maintain a clean, safe dining area.

You will ensure accurate portioning, proper labeling, and adherence to dietary requirements while engaging with patients about their needs and preferences. This role emphasizes attention to detail and customer service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service or Customer Service experience is required.
• Food Handler Permit (TX) must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• ServSafe Certification must be obtained within 30 days of start.
• High School diploma or GED preferred at hire.
• Cashier experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays and assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and observe food safety guidelines.
• Monitor temperatures, portioning, labeling, and storage per regulations.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• Ensure a positive dining experience for patients and staff.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Customer Service

Attention to detail

Education

TX Food Handler Permit

ServSafe Certification

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nutrition Assistant (Barista), you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience and
• Food Handler Permit: TX, within 30 Days or
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital is a 100 bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa-like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery